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Employment, Unemployment and the Evolution of Labour Policy in Zimbabwe

Ncube, Mkhululi (University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2000)

This article discusses the development of the labour market in Zimbabwe. In particular, we analyse the evolution of labour market policy since the colonial period. Empirical evidence on the operations of the labour ...

Determinants of Youth Earnings: The Case of Harare

Zhou, Honest (University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2002)

This article investigates the factors that are important in determining youth earnings in the formal sector in Harare. The theoretical approach adopted is the human capital theory. Youth earnings are regressed against a ...

The impact of a budget deficit on inflation in Zimbabwe

Makochekanwa, Albert (2008-04)

Feasibility and Rationale for Establishing a Debt Management Office in Zimbabwe

Makochekanwa, Albert; Chigumira, Gibson; Nyamadzawo, Jecob (Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit (ZEPARU), 2010-02)

This study looks at the feasibility and rationale of establishing a Debt Management Office (DMO) in Zimbabwe. This follows calls for the setting up of such an office by the Ministry of Finance as part of broad reforms ...

Dwindling access to basic services in Zimbabwe

Makochekanwa, Albert; Kwaramba, Marko (2010-03)

The study narrates the decline in access to three basic publicly provided services, namely, health, education, and water and sanitation for Zimbabwe for the period covering 2000 to May 2009. Special emphasis is placed on ...

Botswana's revealed comparative advantage

Makochekanwa, Albert (2011-11)

Analysis of Botswana’s competitiveness in world trade has been presented based on indices of revealed comparative advantage (RCA) calculated for the period 1999 and 2004. Results show that Botswana has RCA in diamonds, ...

Assessing Botswana’s textiles export trade potential using the gravity model

Makochekanwa, Albert; Jordaan, Andre C.; Kemegue, Francis M. (Botswana Economics Association, 2012-04)

Through the application of the gravity trade model technique, the study investigates countries for which Botswana has unrealized export trade potential in textile products. The estimated results indicate that Canada, ...

An analysis of tourism contribution to economic growth in SADC countries

Makochekanwa, Albert (Botswana Economics Association, 2013-06)

The study how the tourism sector can be an engine of economic growth in SADC member countries. The paper found the contribution of tourism to GDP, employment, export receipts and investment is significant. Although this ...

Is corruption really harmful to growth? Evidence from Zimbabwean firms

Makochekanwa, Albert (University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Commerce, 2014)

Using firm level data from 599 Zimbabwean firms which were surveyed in 2011 by the World Bank, the study empirically investigated the effects of corruption on firm level economic activities in the case of firms operating ...

Impact of capital flight on economic growth in Zimbabwe (1980-2010)

Makova, T; Kadira, G; Muhoyi, E; Ndedzu, D; Mukura, T (University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Commerce, 2014)

The study empirically examined the impact of capital flight on economic growth in Zimbabwe for the period 1980 -2010, using the ordinary least squares (OLS) technique. In the estimated model, current and one period lagged ...

Examining the long run relationship between import structure and economic growth in Zimbabwe

Pindiriri, Carren; Makochekanwa, Albert; Ndudzo, Solomon (University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Commerce, 2014)

The article applies a Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to examine the long run relationship between Zimbabwe's import structure and economic growth. The research findings indicate the presence of cointegration between ...

Financial liberalisation and crisis: Experience and lessons for Zimbabwe

Chigumira, Gibson; Makochekanwa, Albert (Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit (ZEPARU), 2014-03)

The financial sector development history of Zimbabwe has been dominated by episodes of financial repression. The main instruments of financial repression have included interest rate ceilings, selective credit rationing ...

Pricing the informal sector: Evidence from Zimbabwe's urban informal metal firms

Zhou, Honest (University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Commerce, 2014-06)

The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the price-setting behaviour of Zimbabwe's urban informal metal firms. In order to achieve this objective, data collected from 647 urban informal metal entrepreneurs is used. ...

Impact of capital flight on economic growth in Zimbabwe (1980-2010)

Makova, T.; Kadira, G.; Muhoyi, E.; Mukura, T.; Ndedzu, D. (University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Commerce, 2014-06)

The study empirically examined the impact of capital flight on economic growth in Zimbabwe for the period 1980 to 2010, using the ordinary least squares (OLS) technique. In the estimated model, current and one-period lagged ...

Pricing in the informal sector: Evidence from Zimbabwe's urban informal metal firms

Zhou, Honest (2014-06)

The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the price-setting behavior of Zimbabwe's urban informal metal firms. In order to achieve this objective, data collected from 647 urban informal metal entrepreneurs is used. ...

Assessing potential economic costs and benefits from a Zimbabwe-China Free Trade Agreement

Hazvina, Fanuel; Makochekanwa, Albert; Mumvuma, Takawira (University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Commerce, 2016-12)

This study investigated the potential impacts of the formation and implementation of a Zimbabwe-China Free Trade Area (FTA). The study employed the World Integrated Trade Solution (2015), Software for Market Analysis and ...

The effects of corporate income tax incentives on mining firms’ investments in fixed assets: The case of Zimbabwe (2009-2011)

Madzivanyika, Ezera; Kadenge, Phineas G. (University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Commerce, 2016-12)

This article evaluates the effects of corporate income tax incentives on individual mining firms’ investments in fixed assets. The main objective was to assess whether corporate income tax incentives have improved Zimbabwe ...